fundamentalist
A teacher explains the fundamentalist principles of a scientific theory in a classroom.
Adjective:
- Relating to or advocating for fundamentalism: Describes a strict adherence to basic principles or doctrines, especially in religion, often characterized by a literal interpretation of sacred texts and a resistance to modernism.
- Characteristic of a fundamentalist approach: Pertaining to a rigid, uncompromising belief in the foundational tenets of a system, ideology, or theory.
Noun:
- A supporter or adherent of fundamentalism: A person who believes in the strict, literal interpretation of religious scriptures or the basic principles of any doctrine and advocates for a return to these foundational beliefs.
Adjective:
- The group holds a fundamentalist interpretation of the scripture.
- His fundamentalist views on economics leave no room for compromise.
Noun:
- The fundamentalist preached a return to traditional values.
- She was labeled a political fundamentalist for her rigid stance.
"Fundamentalist movement": A collective effort by groups or individuals advocating for a return to fundamental principles.
- The fundamentalist movement gained significant influence in the region.
"Fundamentalist ideology": The system of beliefs central to fundamentalist thought.
- The party's platform was shaped by a fundamentalist ideology.
Fundamentalism (n): The strict adherence to basic principles or doctrines, especially in religion.
- Religious fundamentalism often rejects modern secular values.
Fundamental (adj): Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.
- This is a fundamental rule that cannot be broken. (Note: This is the root adjective, not a variant of 'fundamentalist').
- Adjective: Orthodox, doctrinaire, rigid, literalist.
- Noun: Zealot, hardliner, traditionalist, orthodox believer.
"Fundamentalist group": An organized collective adhering to fundamentalist principles.
- The government is monitoring the activities of the fundamentalist group.
"Take a fundamentalist position": To adopt an uncompromising stance based on core principles.
- On this issue, he chose to take a fundamentalist position.
- "A fundamentalist streak": A tendency or inclination toward rigid, fundamentalist thinking within a person or group.
- Despite his modern education, he has a fundamentalist streak when it comes to social customs.
A teacher explains the fundamentalist principles of a scientific theory in a classroom.
- of or relating to or tending toward fundamentalism
- a supporter of fundamentalism